Jamboree/Hotels

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The following is a listing of hotels that you can consider when looking for accommodations for the 2007 iGEM Jamboree.  Some of the hotels specifically have room blocks for iGEM participants.  Most of these are a little bit further away from MIT but ''we are planning on providing transportation'' in the the form of shuttle buses.  Other hotels are closer to campus but are more expensive.  Also check out the [http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/temporary_housing.html MIT list of local temporary housing].
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The following is a listing of hotels that you can consider when looking for accommodations for the 2008 iGEM Jamboree.  Some of the hotels specifically have room blocks for iGEM participants.  Also check out the [http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/temporary_housing.html MIT list of local temporary housing].
We recommend booking your room as soon as possible.  See the schedule for more information.  Remember that this year there will be several additional sessions in the days following the Jamboree.  Keep this in mind when planning your trip.
We recommend booking your room as soon as possible.  See the schedule for more information.  Remember that this year there will be several additional sessions in the days following the Jamboree.  Keep this in mind when planning your trip.
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Cambridge, MA 02139<br>
Cambridge, MA 02139<br>
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===Cambridge Mariott===
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* <font color=seagreen>'''iGEM 08 Room Block Available!'''</font>   
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* Price: $179US plus applicable tax
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* Contact<br>
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**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&om=1&msa=0&msid=101181962547706298651.000438502c848f235e33d&ll=42.376807,-71.086521&spn=0.060996,0.138702&z=13 2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142]<br>
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**Telephone (US): (800)228-9290
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**Website: [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Cambridge Marriott]
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* Phone booking:
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** Call the Cambridge Marriott (phone number above) and ask for '''iGEM room block''' to book rooms at the above price
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** <font color=red>'''Deadline:</font> September 19, 2008'''
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* Transportation to/from: 5 minute walk to Stata Center
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===Le Meridien Hotel <small>(formerly Hotel@MIT)</small>===
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* <font color=seagreen>'''iGEM 08 Room Block Available!'''</font>   
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* Price: $199US plus applicable tax
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* Contact<br>
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**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&om=1&msa=0&msid=101181962547706298651.000438502c848f235e33d&ll=42.376807,-71.086521&spn=0.060996,0.138702&z=13 20 Sidney Street, Cambridge, MA 02139]<br>
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**Telephone (US): (617)-577-0200
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**Website/Online booking: [http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/iGEM Le Meridien Hotel] online booking
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* Phone booking:
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** Call the Le Meridien Hotel (phone number above) and ask for '''iGEM08 room block''' to book rooms at the above price
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** <font color=red>'''Deadline:</font> October 8, 2008'''
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* Transportation to/from: 15 minute walk to Stata Center
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===Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cambridge/Boston===
===Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cambridge/Boston===
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* <font color=seagreen>iGEM Room Block Available!</font>    <font color=red>  '''Room Block is SOLD OUT!'''</font>
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* <font color=seagreen>'''iGEM Room Block Available!'''</font>
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* Price: $149US plus applicable tax
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* Price: $139US plus applicable tax
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* Room details: Includes full American breakfast buffer, wireless internet access, and parking for personal vehicles.
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* Contact<br>
* Contact<br>
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**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=250+monsignor+obrien+highway+cambridge+ma+02141&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=36.231745,82.265625&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA 02141]<br>
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**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&om=1&msa=0&msid=101181962547706298651.000438502c848f235e33d&ll=42.376807,-71.086521&spn=0.060996,0.138702&z=13 250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA 02141]<br>
**Telephone (US): (617)577-7600
**Telephone (US): (617)577-7600
**Website: [www.hiexpress.com/boscambridgema Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cambridge/Boston]
**Website: [www.hiexpress.com/boscambridgema Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cambridge/Boston]
* Phone booking:
* Phone booking:
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** Call the Holiday Inn Express (phone number above) and ask for '''"iGEM 07" Group rate''' to book rooms at the above price
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** Call the Holiday Inn Express (phone number above) and ask for '''iGEM 2008 room block''' to book rooms at the above price
* Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute walk to campus
* Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute walk to campus
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== Extended Hotel List==
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The information for the hotels below is from iGEM 2007.  We will update it with room block information if/when it becomes available for iGEM 2008 but it is a good starting point if you are looking for hotels in addition to the three hotels with iGEM 2008 room blocks listed above.
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===Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center===
===Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center===
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* <font color=seagreen>iGEM Room Block Available!</font>
 
* Price: $179US plus applicable tax
* Price: $179US plus applicable tax
* Room details: single or double occupancy; complimentary high speed wireless in rooms
* Room details: single or double occupancy; complimentary high speed wireless in rooms
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* '''Cutoff date:''' October 3, 2007
 
* Contact<br>
* Contact<br>
**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5+blossom+st+boston+ma&sll=42.35864,-71.05665&sspn=0.080548,0.149689&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 5 Blossom St, Boston, MA, 02114]<br>
**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5+blossom+st+boston+ma&sll=42.35864,-71.05665&sspn=0.080548,0.149689&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 5 Blossom St, Boston, MA, 02114]<br>
**Telephone (US): (617)742-7630
**Telephone (US): (617)742-7630
**Website: [http://www.hisboston.com Holiday Inn- Boston]
**Website: [http://www.hisboston.com Holiday Inn- Boston]
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* Internet booking: [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/advancedsearch?whichtype=room&roomResult=none&hotelCode=bosgc&quickRes=city&_requestid=699304  Click here to book iGEM blocked rooms online]  Group booking code is '''IGE.'''
 
* Phone booking:
* Phone booking:
** Call the Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center (phone number above) and ask for '''"iGEM 07" Conference rate''' to book rooms at the above price
** Call the Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center (phone number above) and ask for '''"iGEM 07" Conference rate''' to book rooms at the above price
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* Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute scenic walk across the Charles river to the Jamboree or 2 minute walk to Charles/MGH T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Jamboree)
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* Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute scenic walk across the Charles river to the Jamboree or 2 minute walk to Charles/MGH T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Stata Center)
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===Holiday Inn: Somerville===
===Holiday Inn: Somerville===
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* <font color=seagreen>iGEM Room Block Available!</font>
 
* Price: $139US plus applicable tax
* Price: $139US plus applicable tax
* Room details: single, double, triple, or quadruple occupancy; complimentary high speed wireless in rooms
* Room details: single, double, triple, or quadruple occupancy; complimentary high speed wireless in rooms
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* '''Cutoff date:''' October 3, 2007
 
* Contact<br>
* Contact<br>
**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=30+WASHINGTON+ST+02143&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.983628,76.640625&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=15 30 Washington St. Somerville, MA 02143]<br>
**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=30+WASHINGTON+ST+02143&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.983628,76.640625&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=15 30 Washington St. Somerville, MA 02143]<br>
**Telephone (US): (617)628-1000
**Telephone (US): (617)628-1000
**Website: [http://www.holiday-inn.com/somervillema Holiday Inn- Somerville]
**Website: [http://www.holiday-inn.com/somervillema Holiday Inn- Somerville]
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* Booking Instructions:
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** Call 1-800-Holiday and ask for '''iGEM Conference rate'''
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*Transportation to/from:
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===Best Western: Hotel Tria===
===Best Western: Hotel Tria===
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* <font color=seagreen>iGEM Room Block Available!</font>
 
* Price: $179US plus applicable tax; optional deluxe continental breakfast for $5.25US per room, per day
* Price: $179US plus applicable tax; optional deluxe continental breakfast for $5.25US per room, per day
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* '''Cutoff date:''' October 2, 2007
 
* Contact<br>
* Contact<br>
**Address: [http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=220+Alewife+Brook+Pky+Cambridge,+MA+02138&cd=1&ie=UTF8&ll=42.392403,-71.141946&spn=0.010063,0.018711&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 220 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138]<br>
**Address: [http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=220+Alewife+Brook+Pky+Cambridge,+MA+02138&cd=1&ie=UTF8&ll=42.392403,-71.141946&spn=0.010063,0.018711&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 220 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138]<br>
**Telephone (US): (866)333-8742
**Telephone (US): (866)333-8742
**Website: [http://www.hoteltria.com/ Best Western Hotel Tria]
**Website: [http://www.hoteltria.com/ Best Western Hotel Tria]
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* Booking Instructions:
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*Transportation to/from: 2 minute hotel shuttle bus ride or 10 minute walk to Alewife T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Stata Center)
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** Call the Hotel Tria (phone number above) and refer to the '''iGEM 2007 Group''' in order to book rooms at the above price.
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*Transportation to/from: 2 minute hotel shuttle bus ride or 10 minute walk to Alewife T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Jamboree)
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===Westin Waltham===
===Westin Waltham===
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* No iGEM Room Block
 
* Price: $189US <small>(as of August 17)</small>
* Price: $189US <small>(as of August 17)</small>
* Contact<br>
* Contact<br>
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**Telephone (US): (781)290-5600
**Telephone (US): (781)290-5600
**Website: [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1036 Westin Waltham]
**Website: [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1036 Westin Waltham]
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*Transportation to/from: take the [http://www.mbta.com MBTA] bus 70A to Massachusetts Avenue and Sidney Street and walk 5 minutes down Massachusetts Ave to the Jamboree
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*Transportation to/from: take the [http://www.mbta.com MBTA] bus 70A to Massachusetts Avenue and Sidney Street and walk 5 minutes down Massachusetts Ave to the Stata Center
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===Hotel@MIT===
 
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* No iGEM Room Block
 
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* Price: about $339US <small>(as of August 14)</small>
 
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* Contact
 
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** Address: [http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&output=search&q=Double+Tree+University+Park+Hotel&fb=1&near=Cambridge,+MA&cd=1 20 Sidney St. Cambridge, MA 02139]
 
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** Telephone: (617)577-0200
 
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** Website: [http://www.univparkhotel.com/home/home.html Hotel@MIT]
 
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*Transportation to/from: 15 minute walk to Jamboree
 
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===Boston Marriott:Cambridge===
 
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* No iGEM Room Block
 
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* Price: about $229US <small>(as of August 14)</small>
 
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* Contact
 
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** Address: [http://www.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=boston+marriot+cambridge&near=Cambridge,+MA&ie=UTF8&z=14&iwloc=A&om=1 2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02139]
 
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** Telephone: (617)494-6600
 
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** Website: [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Boston Marriot- Cambridge]
 
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*Transportation to/from: 5 minute walk to Jamboree
 
===Kendall Hotel===
===Kendall Hotel===
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* No iGEM Room Block
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* Price: about $325US
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* Price: about $325US <small>(as of August 14)</small>
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* Contact
* Contact
** Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=350+main+st+cambridge+ma&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.983628,76.640625&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 350 Main St. Cambridge, MA 02139]
** Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=350+main+st+cambridge+ma&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.983628,76.640625&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 350 Main St. Cambridge, MA 02139]
** Telephone: (866)566-1300
** Telephone: (866)566-1300
** Website: [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel]
** Website: [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel]
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* Transportation to/from: 5 minute walk to Jamboree
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* Transportation to/from: 5 minute walk to Stata Center

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Note: NEW room blocks have been added for iGEM --Meagan 14:12, 24 April 2008 (UTC)


View Larger Map - includes list of all hotels

The following is a listing of hotels that you can consider when looking for accommodations for the 2008 iGEM Jamboree. Some of the hotels specifically have room blocks for iGEM participants. Also check out the MIT list of local temporary housing.

We recommend booking your room as soon as possible. See the schedule for more information. Remember that this year there will be several additional sessions in the days following the Jamboree. Keep this in mind when planning your trip.


Notes:
We recommend housing at least 3 students per room.

All iGEM Block rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis so it is recommended that you make your reservations early.

The Jamboree will take place at:
MIT- Stata Center
32 Vassar St.
Cambridge, MA 02139


Contents

Cambridge Mariott

  • iGEM 08 Room Block Available!
  • Price: $179US plus applicable tax
  • Contact
  • Phone booking:
    • Call the Cambridge Marriott (phone number above) and ask for iGEM room block to book rooms at the above price
    • Deadline: September 19, 2008
  • Transportation to/from: 5 minute walk to Stata Center


Le Meridien Hotel (formerly Hotel@MIT)

  • iGEM 08 Room Block Available!
  • Price: $199US plus applicable tax
  • Contact
  • Phone booking:
    • Call the Le Meridien Hotel (phone number above) and ask for iGEM08 room block to book rooms at the above price
    • Deadline: October 8, 2008
  • Transportation to/from: 15 minute walk to Stata Center


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cambridge/Boston

  • iGEM Room Block Available!
  • Price: $139US plus applicable tax
  • Contact
  • Phone booking:
    • Call the Holiday Inn Express (phone number above) and ask for iGEM 2008 room block to book rooms at the above price
  • Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute walk to campus


Extended Hotel List

The information for the hotels below is from iGEM 2007. We will update it with room block information if/when it becomes available for iGEM 2008 but it is a good starting point if you are looking for hotels in addition to the three hotels with iGEM 2008 room blocks listed above.


Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center

  • Price: $179US plus applicable tax
  • Room details: single or double occupancy; complimentary high speed wireless in rooms
  • Contact
  • Phone booking:
    • Call the Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center (phone number above) and ask for "iGEM 07" Conference rate to book rooms at the above price
  • Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute scenic walk across the Charles river to the Jamboree or 2 minute walk to Charles/MGH T stop (MBTA) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Stata Center)


Holiday Inn: Somerville


Best Western: Hotel Tria

  • Price: $179US plus applicable tax; optional deluxe continental breakfast for $5.25US per room, per day
  • Contact
  • Transportation to/from: 2 minute hotel shuttle bus ride or 10 minute walk to Alewife T stop (MBTA) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Stata Center)


Westin Waltham

  • Price: $189US (as of August 17)
  • Contact
  • Transportation to/from: take the MBTA bus 70A to Massachusetts Avenue and Sidney Street and walk 5 minutes down Massachusetts Ave to the Stata Center


Kendall Hotel

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